In this episode, Garek finds that someone has tried to kill him. There is an explosion in his tailor shop and he is hurt. In the process of finding the one who did this, he is hooked up with Odo as they head for Cardassia. We are made privy to a lot of information about both of them as they parry and thrust with their minds. Garek seeks a man who he should despise rather than embrace, but whose life he wishes to save. As this episode concludes, an interesting alliance takes place. On to the next part.